Greek Salad Recipe

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Greek Salad
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Directions:

  1. For the vinaigrette:.
  2. Coarsely chop the herbs that have been stripped from the stems. In a smll bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil so that the viniagrette dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly.
  3. Add the chopped herbs, then whisk the dressing again and test for seasonings.
  4. For the salad:.
  5. Core and chop the tomatoes into 1-inch pieces. Peel the cucumbers; cut each cucumber length-wise. Scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon, discard the seeds. Cut the cucumber halves lengthwise into 2-3 strips, then gather the strips together and cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
  6. Cut bell pepper in half, then half again. Be sure to discard the seeds, and slice into strips.Be sure to cut out any of the white ribs.Cut each strip into dice.
  7. Peel and trim the red onion. Cut the onion cross-wise into thin rings. Separate the rings.
  8. Cut the feta cheese into 1/2-inch strips. Gather the strips together and cut cross-wise into cubes.
  9. Put the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and onion in a large bowl. Briskly whisk the herb vinaigrette and pour it over the top of the salad. With a large metal spoon toss the vegetables thoroughly in the herb vinaigrette dressing.
  10. Add the olives and the feta cheese to the vegetables and gently toss again. Taste for seasonings.
  11. Allow the flavors to mellow before serving, about 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 250.9 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat 205.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.83g 35%
Cholesterol 18.92mg 6%
Sodium 428.51mg 18%
Potassium 185.41mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.49g 2%
Sugars 3.51g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 6%
Protein 3.85g 8%
Vitamin C 35.7mg 60%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 13mg 72%
Calcium 127.8mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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